BUS 106
Principles of Management
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sebnem Penbek
On: Mondays
Between: 11.30-15.20
In: A-103
Course Outline: This course is an introduction to the management function. It will
focus on the theory and fundamental concepts of management including planning,
organization, leadership, and control. This class will review the evolution of
management thought, function and practice and will stress current approaches and
emerging concepts.
Required Book: Management, Stephen Robbins & Mary Coulter; 9th edition, Prentice
Hall
Testing & Grading: This class will test the students' knowledge about fundamental
management concepts, principles, and definitions. There will be two exams (midterm &
final). A research paper, as outlined in Appendix A, will be required (100 points in value).
Addition to this each student is required to bring the homework’s to the class on time
and attain to the class discussions.
Grading (%)
Midterm: 30
Report of the Research Paper: 15
Presentation of the Research Paper: 10
Homework and Participation (3 in total): 15
Final: 30
Total: 100
Date
9 February
16 February
23 February
2 March
9 March
16 March
23 March
30 March
6 April
13 April
20 April
27 April
4 May
11 May
18 May
Subject
Introduction & History
of Management
References
Management,
Stephen
Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Organizational Culture & Management,
Stephen
Environment
Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Social Responsibility
Management,
Stephen
and Ethics
Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Planning: Foundations
Management,
Stephen
of Planning
Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Planning: Decision
Management,
Stephen
Making
Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Planning: Strategic
Management,
Stephen
Management
Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Organizing:
Management,
Stephen
Organizational Structure Robbins & Mary Coulter;
and Design
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Midterm
Organizing: Human
Management,
Stephen
Resource Management Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Leading: Foundation of Management,
Stephen
Individual Behavior
Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Leading: Groups and
Management,
Stephen
Teams
Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Leading: Leadership and Management,
Stephen
Motivation
Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Foundations of Control Management,
Stephen
Robbins & Mary Coulter;
11th edition, Prentice Hall
Student Presentation
Student Presentations
Appendix A
Research Paper
Topic: An in-depth managerial analysis of a selected organization, e.g., a corporation, company, firm or
association (ideally, an organization which the students have some interest in joining as an employee or
associate). You can even make an analysis of “cloudy” company that you are dreaming to establish!
At the end of your hard work the report you submitted and the presentation you did should
cover the answers to the following questions:
1. What is the mission of the organization?
The planning strategies of the organization. At this step you should also identify the organization’s
customers and constituents and its competitors.
2. Describe how the firm is organized
Write down the organizational structure (organizational charts); define the decision-making process.
3. What is the leadership style?
Who are the organization's heroes? What are the motivational factors, how is the communication in the
organization.
4. Comment on the processes for control
How do managers control the whole organization?
5. Evaluate any innovative managerial practices.
Are there any contemporary and innovative management practices within the organization?
6. Assess your interest in joining the organization
Would you like to be a member of this organization? Why and Why not!
Methodologies:
1. Literature review (e.g. Bios of founders)
2. Employee interviews
3. Web pages
Length: Approximately 10 pages with well documented references , Times New Roman 12, and 1.5
spaced.
Classroom Presentation: A ten-minute presentation of the significant findings of your research paper.
You are also required to prepare a poster presentation which will be exhibited in the university lounge at
the year end.
Note: This research effort can be done as an individual or in a group (maximum of 3 students)